‘Be the first last!’: Canales’ quip on Panthers’ league record leads Week 18 lines

J.J. Post, ESPNJan 5, 2025, 06:50 PM ET

Open Extended Reactions

Not every NFL record is a milestone you want to reach.

Editor’s Picks

1 Related

Such was the case Sunday for the Carolina Panthers, who set a league record in their season-ending win over AFC South foe Atlanta Falcons.

The problem? The record was in points allowed. Atlanta’s 38 points against the Panthers on Sunday ensured that the team finished the season as the league record holder in opposing points conceded. Head coach Dave Canales took an optimistic approach to the record though, and offered some humor about the “accomplishment.”

“I mean,

Link to Original Article - on ESPN